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About Us

Red Star K9 is devoted to helping dogs and their families across the valley to reach their training goals through relationship and communication based training methods. We also strive to keep our business practices as honest and ethical as possible. We believe no business that isn't honest and upfront can thrive for long.  

What does Being an Ethical Business Mean To Us?
 

Being an ethical business means being upfront and honest about our abilities and what reasonable expectations for training goals are. Many dog training companies love to make big, good sounding promises to help sell their business. The harm comes later when, once training is complete, those unrealistic or sometimes even completely unachievable goals are still not achieved. At Red Star K9 we understand that not every dog is capable of everything, and that's okay. We fix what we can, and create alternatives for what can't be fixed.

How Does Communication Based Training Work?

Communication based training works because it focuses on your ability to accurately and effectively communicate with your dog. We don't expect our children to learn from teachers who lack communication skills. Why should we expect our dogs to learn from us if we can't communicate with them? Learning these skills are key if you want to be able to teach your dog absolutely anything and everything from basic obedience to fun tricks. 

Meet The Person Behind Red Star K9

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Azure has been training dogs their entire life. Their love for dogs stems from their mother who trained service dogs, as well as showed English Mastiffs in confirmation.  This love grew exponentially thanks to their first dog, Dash, a rescue Border Collie mix who Azure trained to the point of receiving trick dog and CGC tittles. The two of them also enjoyed just for fun agility in their back yard. Now Azure competes in frisbee with their Australian Cattle Dog, Adrenaline, as they continue to learn and grow together.

Azure has spent over 5 years working for some of the top dog trainers in the state. There they learned multiple methods and tools for training all breeds and temperaments of dogs. Azure also constantly seeks continued education through training clubs, seminars, books and more. Azure's goal is to create a different type of training business. One based in honesty, humility and trust where the dog's best interest comes first.

Azure And Dash 2016

Azure And Adrenaline 2025

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